Trotsky vs. Stalin

- Joseph Stalin and Leon Trotsky fought for the power of Russia - Both Trotsky and Stalin firmly believed that they were the better leader- Stalin used propaganda to persuade the people and make Trotsky look bad - Trotsky tried to use his military- Stalin put Trotsky on trial for treason

Following then death of Vladimir Lenin in 1924, Leon Trotsky and Joseph Stalin fought for the leadership of the Soviet Union. They both wanted different things for the country, and used different tactics to persuade the people. Ultimately, Stalin won by getting Trotsky exiled.